Millions of Ohioans voted for several high-level positions of office, including a U.S. Senate seat, President, and Congressional and state legislative races. Voters also decided on Issue 1, which would have created a redistricting commission tasked with recreating Ohio’s legislative district maps. Voters also decided on local levies, including those focused on health and human services. This article will follow up on the previous HHS levies primer, providing information on the outcomes of health and human services levies and Issue 1.
Levies that passed
Of the 61 levies on the ballot, 54 passed. These levies cover a wide range of HHS areas, including children’s services, health districts, behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and aging. Below is a table with full information on the levies that passed.
Looking at the levies by type, 43 of the levies that passed are renewal, seven are replacement, and four are additional.
Levies that failed
Out of the 61 HHS levies appearing on ballots, seven levies did not pass in six counties. These counties are Adams, Coshocton, Highland, Holmes, Madison, and Perry County.
Issue 1 did not pass
Issue 1 was a ballot initiative that would have established a redistricting commission. The ballot initiative was defeated, with 2.8 million votes against the measure compared to 2.4 million votes in favor of the ballot measure.
National elections matter, state and local elections do, too
Elections reflect trends and patterns in voting amongst populations and demographics. At every level, elections tell us about the priorities and issues citizens care about. This is true at the national, state and local levels. This election shows that beyond a shadow of doubt, HHS levies are just as important as ever to maintaining the quality livelihood of Ohioans across the state. For more information on election results, you can refer to the Secretary of State (SOS) website for the official election results.
